Senior Tax Manager (Regional)

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking an experienced (Senior) Tax Manager to lead regional tax compliance, planning and reporting across APAC for a shipping industry organisation with global presence.

The role focuses on coordinating with Finance, Treasury and external advisors, driving transfer pricing documentation, and advising on cross-border transactions and market expansions. Strong knowledge of local regimes and OECD guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline.
• 8-12+ years of tax experience from Big 4 and/or multinational corporations.
• Strong knowledge of regional tax regulations, transfer pricing, and international taxation.
• Experience managing tax matters across multiple APAC countries.
• Hands-on experience in tax audits, tax planning, and corporate tax compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Proficient in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax and transfer pricing across APAC markets.
• Manage tax filings, tax provisions, and tax reporting in accordance with local regulations and group requirements.
• Provide tax advisory support on business operations, cross-border transactions, restructuring projects, and new market expansions.
• Lead transfer pricing documentation and ensure compliance with OECD and local tax regulations.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities on tax audits and inquiries.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities, implementing effective tax planning initiatives.
• Monitor changes in regional tax laws and assess potential business impacts.
• Partner closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Commercial teams on tax-related matters.

Skills

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Tax planning

Corporate tax

APAC tax

Stakeholder management

Cross-border transactions

Tax advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

The role of (Senior) Tax Manager focuses on managing tax compliance, planning, and reporting activities. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a specialised Accounting & Finance department.

An organisation operating in the shipping industry with global presence.

As a (Senior) Tax Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Oversee regional tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax and transfer pricing across APAC markets.
• Manage tax filings, tax provisions, and tax reporting in accordance with local regulations and group requirements.
• Provide tax advisory support on business operations, cross-border transactions, restructuring projects, and new market expansions.
• Lead transfer pricing documentation and ensure compliance with OECD and local tax regulations.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities on tax audits and inquiries.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities, implementing effective tax planning initiatives.
• Monitor changes in regional tax laws and assess potential business impacts.
• Partner closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Commercial teams on tax-related matters.

A successful (Senior) Tax Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related discipline;
• 8-12+ years of tax experience gained from Big 4 and/or multinational corporations.
• Strong knowledge of regional tax regulations, transfer pricing, and international taxation.
• Experience managing tax matters across multiple APAC countries.
• Hands‑on experience in tax audits, tax planning, and corporate tax compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Proficient in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin is an advantage.
• Attractive remuneration package